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North Dakota Symbols
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North Dakota State Dance
Square Dance
Adopted in 1995.
Act of the 54th Legislative Assembly of North Dakota designated the square dance as the American Folk Dance of North Dakota in 1995. The legislation was signed by Governor Edward T. Schafer. Adopted in 1995.
North Dakota Century Code, Title 54, Chapter 54-02, Section 54-02-16.
Title 54 - State Government.
Chapter 54-02 - State Emblems, Symbols and Awards.
Section 54-02-16. State Dance.
54-02-16. State dance. The square dance, in consideration of its contribution to the art and culture of North Dakota, is designated the official American folk dance of North Dakota.
Square dance is a folk dance for four couples that was first described in 17th century England, but which has become associated with the United States of America due to its historic development in that country. The various movements used in square dancing are based on traditional folk dances of the various people who migrated to the USA. Some of these dances include Morris dance, English Country Dance, and the quadrille. Square dancing is enjoyed by people around the world, and people around
the world are involved in the continuing development of this dance.
The movements are prompted by calls. The calls are put together by a caller to form a dance. The caller leads but does not participate in the dance.
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State Symbols
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State symbols represent things that are special to a
particular state.
symbol \ˈsim-bəl\
noun
Etymology:
in sense 1, from Late Latin symbolum, from Late Greek symbolon, from Greek, token, sign; in
other senses from Latin symbolum token, sign, symbol, from Greek symbolon, literally, token
of identity verified by comparing its other half, from symballein to throw together,
compare, from syn- + ballein to throw — more at devil
Date: 15th century
1: Something that represents something else by association, resemblance, or
convention, especially a material object used to represent something invisible.
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